Path 46 Transmission Line Clearance Project (Project) (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMSSBR-50287-R6)
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019099105
Lead Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
Path 46 Transmission Line Clearance Project (Project) (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMSSBR-50287-R6)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/29/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SBR-50287-R6, pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602 to the Project Applicant, LADWP.
The Project involves establishing a set ground clearance of a minimum 25 to 30 feet between hanging transmission lines and ground or roads surfaces below. To meet this required vertical clearance, the Project Applicant will grade the ground or road surface below the wires to gain the required clearance. The Project Applicant will grade
approximately 2.3-5.4 ft in depth to create the required vertical clearance. The excess soil obtained by grading will be stored onsite and spread along access roads within the Right-of-Way no further than 500 feet from either side of the work location and no more than 8 inches in depth.
Contact Information
Name
Steven Recinos
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Eduardo Cuevas
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Job Title
Environmental Engineering Associate
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Location is in 5 distinct locations in the Mojave Desert. The locations are along Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWPs) main valve line (MVL) 1transmission towers. Location 1 is near MVL 1 transmission tower 129-4 at approximately latitude 35.03584 and longitude -116.58699. Location 2 is near MVL 1 transmission tower 159-1 at approximately latitude 34.77166 and longitude -116.98527. Location 3 is near MVL 1 transmission tower 150-3 at approximately 34.84027 and longitude -116.85805. Location 4 is near MVL 1 transmission tower 155-5 at approximately latitude 34.80388 and longitude -116.94111. Location 5 is near MVL 1 transmission tower 111-1 at approximately latitude 35.23888 and longitude -116.37555.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Final Environmental Document Available at
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
111 N. Hope Street, Room 1044
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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